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Name


Manufacturer


Price


Levels


Cells/Messages


Direct Select


Input Jacks


Output Jacks


Scanning


Other Comments

Compartmental Devices








Two Compartment Communicator
Enabling Devices
124.95
Single
2
y


no

Three Compartment Communicator
Enabling Devices
159.95
Single
3
y


no

Four Compartment Communicator
Enabling Devices
189.95 - 209.95
1 to 12
4
y
1

auto or inverse

Compact Communicators
Enabling Devices
92.95 - 135.95
1 to 4
3 or 4
y


no

Compact Communciators w/ lights
Enabling Devices
87.95
mutiple
3 or 4
y


no

Super-Sized Communicator
Enabling Devices
204.95
12
4
y
1

auto or inverse, multi. Speed

Super Size Communicators w/ Levels
Enabling Devices
204.95
12
4
y
4

auto or inverse
5 sec. each
Comparmentalized Communicator
Enabling Devices
189.95
1
4
y


no

Grooved Platform Communicators
Enabling Devices
126.95-163.95
single
3
y


no
15 sec., lights or message
4/8 Object Communicator
Enabling Devices
259.95
6
4 or 8

1

yes

Talking 4 Compartment Scanner
Enabling Devices
136.95
12
4
y
2

yes

Lapboard Take N' Talk
Enabling Devices
125.95
Single
4
y


no
5 sec. each
Classroom Take or Place N' Talk
Enabling Devices
125.95
Single
4
y


no
5 sec. each
One Take or Place N'Talk
Enabling Devices
79.95
Single
1
y


no
20 sec., removing or placing object creates pre-recorded message
Single Cell/Message Devices








Big Step-by-Step Communicator
AbleNet
160.00
Single
2 minute record
y
1
1
no

BIGmack Communicator
AbleNet
115.00
Single
2 minutes total
y

1
no

iTalk2 Communicator
Ablenet
145.00
Single
2 message
y

1
no
2 min., can add a toy or appliance
LITTLE Step-by-Step Communicator
AbleNet
160.00
Single
2 minute record
y
1
1
no

LITTLEmack Communicator
AbleNet
115.00
Single
2 minutes total
y

1
no

Talking Brix Communicators
AbleNet
3 pack for 99.00
Single
10 sec
y


no
connectable devices & built in magnets
Talking Symbols Notepad
AbleNet
pack of 3 62.00
Single
10 sec
y


no

Name
Manufacturer
Price
Levels
Cells/Messages
Direct Select
Input Jacks
Output Jacks
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Other Comments
Single Cell/Message Devices Continued








Chipper
Adaptivation
104.00
Single
1 message
y
1
1
no
Jack for Speaker
Lex
Adaptivation
159.00
Single
3 message
y


no

Talking Photo Album
Adaptiviation
29.00
single
24 pgs.
y


no
10 sec., 4x6 photos
Partner/Plus
AMDI
88.00
Single
30 sec.
y
1
1
no

Clip Talker
Attainment
12.00
single
8 sec
y


no

Go Talk One
Attainmnet
12.00
Single
10 sec
y


no

Go Talk Button
Attainmnet
12.00
Single
10 sec
y


no

Personal Talker
Attainmnet
12.00
Single
10 sec
y


no

Talking Photo Album
Attainment
29.00
Single
24 pgs.
y


no
10 sec., 4x6 photos
Express One
Attainmnet
29.00
Single
10 sec
y


no

No Touch Talker
Attainmnet
49.00
Single
10 sec



no
move toward device to activate
Big Talk
Enabling Devices
93.95
Single
20 sec
y
1
1
no

Clip Talk
Enabling Devices
79.95
Single
1 or 2
y
1

no
20 sec total
Happy Time
Enabling Devices
74.95
single
1
y


no
20 sec. lights stay on for hearing imp
Koosh Say It Play It
Enabling Devices
89.95
Single
20 sec
y

1
no

Mini-Coms
Enabling Devices
69.95
Single
1
y


no
20 sec.
Motion Talker
Enabling Devices
44.95
Single
1
y


no
20 sec.
Put -Em Arounds
Enabling Devices
66.95
single
1 or 4 message
y


no

Saucer Dome Say It Play It
Enabling Devices
103.95
Single
20 Sec
y

1
no
Vibration
Say It Play IT Switch Plate
Enabling Devices
85.95
Single
1
y

1
no
20 sec., attach a toy or device; great cause & effect
Side Swiping Communicator
Enabling Devices
86.95
Single
1
y


no
20 sec.
Single Message Communicator
Enabling Devices
65.95
single
1
y


no
20 sec.
Name
Manufacturer
Price
Levels
Cells/Messages
Direct Select
Input Jacks
Output Jacks
Scanning
Other Comments
Single Cell/Message Devices Continued








Small Talk
Enabling Devices
84.95
Single
1-20 sec
y
1
1
no
Built-in Icon Holder
Talking Alert
Enabling Devices
114.95-126.95
1 & 12
20 or 288
y


no

Talking Picture Card Holder
Enabling Devices
92.95
Single
1
y


no
20 sec.
Wrist Talker
Enabling Devices
42.95
single
10 sec
y


no

2 Cell/Message Devices, 1 Level








Talkable II
Enabling Devices
109.95
Single
2
y

2
no
20 sec., output jacks
Twin Talks
Enabling Devices
105.95-136.95
Single
2
y

1
no
20 sec., ideal trainer
Rocking Say It, Play It
Enabling Devices
102.95
Single
2
y

2
no
10 sec., simultaneuous activates toy & message
Hip Talk
Enabling Devices
104.95
Single
2
y


no
20 sec., wraps around hip
Clip Talk
Enabling Devices
79.95
Single
1 or 2
y
1

no
20 sec total
iTalk2 Communicator
Ablenet
145.00
Single
2 message
y

1
no
2 min., can add a toy or appliance
3-4 Cell/Message, 1 Level








Lex
Adaptivation
159.00
Single
3 message
y


no

4-Plate Communicator Say It Play It
Enabling Devices
119.95
Single
4
y

4
no
20 sec., 4 device outputs
Cheap Talk 4 In-Line
Enabling Devices
112.95
Single
4
y


no

Cheap Talk 4 In-Line (direct & scan w/ jacks)
Enabling Devices
132.95 - 245.95
Single
4
y
4
2
single or dual switch
auditory cueing
Cheap Talk 4 Square
Enabling Devices
107.95 - 119.95
Single
4
y


no

Cheap Talk 4 Square, Say It Play It (direct & scan w/ jacks)
Enabling Devices
136.95 - 139.95
Single
4
y
4
2
no

Companion Communicator
Enabling Devices
99.95
Single
4
y


no
20 sec., attach to belt clip
Hip Talk 4 message
Enabling Devices
122.95
Single
4
y


no
5 sec.
Language Facilitator
Enabling Devices
189.95
Single
4
y


no
total recording time 120 sec.
Name
Manufacturer
Price
Levels
Cells/Messages
Direct Select
Input Jacks
Output Jacks
Scanning
Other Comments
3-4 Cell/Message, 1 Level








Multi-Coms
Enabling Devices
118.95 & up
12 levels
4 messages total 48
y


no
300 sec total
Palm Say It Play It
Enabling Devices
85.95
Single
4
y

4
no
20sec., 4 device outputs
Talkable III
Enabling Devices
119.95
Single
3
y

3
no
5 sec.
Talkable IV
Enabling Devices
129.95
Single
4
y

4
no
5 sec.
Talking Pin
Enabling Devices
112.95
Single
4
y

4
no
20 sec., 4 device outputs
Upright Take or Place N' Talk
Enabling Devices
104.95
Single
4
y


no

5-15 Cell/Messages, 1 Level








Listen To Me
AdamLab
119.00
1
12
y


no

Hawk
AdamLab
250.00
1
9
y


no

Voice Pal 8
Adaptivation
189.00
Single
8 messages
y
8

no
External Speaker Jack
Voice Pal 8K
Adaptivation
219.00
Single
8 messages
y
8

no
External Speaker Jack
Cheap Talk 8
Enabling Devices
199.95 - 205.95
Single
8
y


no
300 total sec.
Cheap Talk 8, Say It Play It
Enabling Devices
204.95 - 219.95
single
8
y
4
2
no

Cheap Talk 8 (direct & scan w/ jacks)
Enabling Devices
305.95


y
8

single or dual switch
auditory cueing
Spinning Communicator
Enabling Devices
158.95
Single
12
y


no
216 total sec.
Mini MessageMate
Words +
459.00
1
8
y
8

no

15-up Cell/Messages, 1 Level








Superhawk 6 - 6 minutes of speech
AdamLab
869.00
1
72
y
4
4
single or dual switch
auditory scanning, public & private volume for scanning, speaks several buttons to make a sentaence, volume control
Superhawk 12 - 12 min. of speech
AdamLab
1,069.00
1
72
y
4
4
single or dual switch
Superhawk Plus - 1 hr. of speech
Adamlab
1,339.00
1
72
y
4
4
single or dual switch
Attainment Talker 24
Attainment
69.00
1
32
y


no

MessageMate 20
Words +
689.00 - 919.00
1
20
y
1

adjustable scan rate
can combine words to make a sentence
MessageMate 40
Words +
1090.00-1550.00
1 to 4
40
y
1

adjustable scan rate
can combine words to make a sentence
Name
Manufacturer
Price
Levels
Cells/Messages
Direct Select
Input Jacks
Output Jacks
Scanning
Other Comments
1-6 Cell/Message & Multi Level









Step by Step with Levels
Ablenet
185.00
3
1
y
1
1
no
Sequencing, randomizing, 4 colors in one
iTAlk2 with Levels
Ablenet
196.00
3
2
y

1
no

Partner/Plus Four
AMDI
240.00 - 285.00
2
4
y
4
4
no
LED & Vibration Option
Mr. Potato Head Communicator
Enabling Devices
146.95
6
1 to 8
y


no

Big Talk Triple Play
Enabling Devices
154.95
4
1
y
1

no
Single, sequence & random capabilities
Cheap Talk 4 In-line
Enabling Devices
199.95 - 219.95
12
4
y
4

no

Cheap Talk 4 Round
Enabling Devices
194.95
12
4
y


no

Choice 4
Enabling Devices
399.95
12
4
y
1

Adj. Speed
illuminates object w/ auditory cueing
Language Facilitator Device w/ Levels
Enabling Devices
189.95
6
4
y


no

Super Wrist Talker
Enabling Devices
169.95
12
4
y


no

Symbol Communicator
Enabling Devices
335.95
6
6
y


no
Tactile symbols & vibration
Talk 4 with Levels
Enabling Devices
229.95 to 249.00
12
4
y
1

inverse & step
LED Illumination & vibration, aud. Cueing
ChatBox-DX
Saltillo
645.00
4
4
y
4

yes
visual, auditory scanning, Uses Minspeak
Multi Cell/Message, Multi Level









Hawk II
AdamLab
329.00
2
8
y
8

no

Hawk III
AdamLab
439.00
3
8
y
8

no

Blackhawk
AdamLab
529.00
4
16
y


no
strap & case
Lighthawk
AdamLab
629.00
3
8
y
?

yes
LED lights around entire square when scanning
Smart/Scan 32 Pro
AMDI
1795.00-2080.00
6
32
y
2

Linear, Step & Row/Column, Mult. Speed
LED Scan w/ Aud. Prompts
Name
Manufacturer
Price
Levels
Cells/Messages
Direct Select
Input Jacks
Output Jacks
Scanning
Other Comments
Multi Cell/Message, Multi Level Continued








Smart/Scan 8 Pro
AMDI
1595.00-1880.00
6
8
y
2

Linear, Step & Row/Column, Mult. Speed
programmable sequencing. FLASH memory
Smart/Speak
AMDI
875.00 - 1160.00
6
32
y


no
Bundle
Smart/Talk
AMDI
775.00 - 1060.00
6
8
y


no
Bundle
Tech/Scan 8
AMDI
1118.00 - 1400.00
8
8
y
2

Linear & Step, Mult. Speed
Options include Ext. Time, Recharge Batteries, Jacks & Auditory Prompts
Tech/Scan 8 Plus
AMDI
1400.00 - 1510.00
8
8
y
2

Linear & Step, Mult. Speed
Options include Recharge Batteries & Auditory Prompts
Tech/Scan 8 Plus ECU
AMDI
2,250.00
6
8
y
2
4
Linear & Step, Mult. Speed
Options include Recharge Batteries & Auditory Prompts
Tech/Talk 8
AMDI
435.00 - 893.00
6
8
y
4
4
no
Options include Ext. Time, Recharge Batteries & Jacks
Tech/Talk 8
AMDI
490.00 - 948.00
8
8
y
4
4
no
Options include Ext. Time, Recharge Batteries & Jacks
Tech/Talk 8
AMDI
710.00 - 1168.00
12
8
y
4
4
no
Options include Ext. Time, Recharge Batteries & Jacks
Tech/Talk ECU
AMDI
875.00 - 1435.00
6
8
y

4
no
Options include Ext. Time, Jacks & Infrared
Tech/Scan 32
AMDI
1020.00 - 1388.00
2
32
y
2

Linear, Step & Row/Column, Mult. Speed
Options include Ext. Time, Recharge Batteries & Aud. Prompts
Tech/Scan 32
AMDI
1130.00 - 1498.00
4
32
y
2

Linear, Step & Row/Column, Mult. Speed
Options include Ext. Time, Recharge Batteries & Auditory Prompts
Tech/Scan 32
AMDI
1240.00 - 1620.00
6
32
y
2

Linear, Step & Row/Column, Mult. Speed
Options include Ext. Time, Recharge Batteries & Auditory Prompts
Name
Manufacturer
Price
Levels
Cells/Messages
Direct Select
Input Jacks
Output Jacks
Scanning
Other Comments
Multi Cell/Message, Multi Level Continued








Tech/Scan 32 Plus ECU
AMDI
2,450.00
6
32
y
2
4
Linear, Step & Row/Column, Mult. Speed
Options include Recharge Batteries & Auditory Prompts
Tech/Speak
AMDI
1040.00 - 1408.00
12
32
y


no
Options include Ext. Time, Recharge Batteries & Jacks
Tech/Speak
AMDI
490.00 - 858.00
2
32
y


no
Options include Ext. Time, Recharge Batteries & Jacks
Tech/Speak
AMDI
600.00 - 968.00
4
32
y


no
Options include Ext. Time, Recharge Batteries & Jacks
Tech/Speak
AMDI
710.00 - 1078.00
6
32
y


no
Options include Ext. Time, Recharge Batteries & Jacks
Tech/Speak ECU
AMDI
1095.00 - 1610.00
6
32
y
8
4
no
Options include Ext. Time, Jacks & Infrared
Go Talk 20+
Attainment
249.00
5
20 + 5 Core
y


no

Go Talk 4+
Attainment
179.00
5
4 + 2 Core
y


no

Go Talk 9+
Attainment
199.00
5
9 + 3 Core
y


no

Go Talk Express 32
Attainment
n/a
3
32
y
2

variable speed
New in 2010
32 Message Communicator
Enabling Devices
296.95
6
32
y


no

4/8 Object Communicator
Enabling Devices
259.95
6
8

1

multi. Scan, multi speed

7 Message Take or Place N' Talk
Enabling Devices
104.95 - 225.95
6
4 to 7
y


no

Advanced Auditory Communicator
Enabling Devices
320.95
6
7
y


no
press for low volume, press again for loud, auditory cueing
Carousel Communicator
Enabling Devices
199.95 - 222.95
6
7
y


no

Cheap Talk 8
Enabling Devices
279.95 - 305.95
6
8
y
4

no
On-the-go includes strap
Cheap Talk 8 - 1 Level
Enabling Devices
199.95 - 219.95
1
8
y
4
2
no

Cheap Talk 8 - 2 Level
Enabling Devices
239.95
2
8
y
4

no

Name
Manufacturer
Price
Levels
Cells/Messages
Direct Select
Input Jacks
Output Jacks
Scanning
Other Comments
Multi Cell/Message, Multi Level Continued








Cheap Talk 8 - 6 Levels
Enabling Devices
299.95 - 305.95
6
8
y
4

no
New Level Changing Feature
Cheap Talk 8 Gooseneck
Enabling Devices
324.95
6
8
y


no

Hip Talker 12 w/ Levels
Enabling Devices
269.95
5
12
y


no
auditory cueing
Phrase Maker
Enabling Devices
435.95
7
15
y
1

no
auditory cueing, direct select, beep acknowledgement, single switch
Talk 8 with Levels
Enabling Devices
359.95
12
8
y
2

auto, inverse, step

ChatBox 1
Saltillo
495.00
4
16
y
x

Row, column, linear
uses minspeak
ChatBox 40
Saltillo
895.00
10
10 to 40
y
4

row/column, linear, directional, latched, step
visual, uses Minspeak
ChatBox 40-XT
Saltillo
1,195.00
10
10 to 40
y
4

row/column, linear, directional, latched, step
includes text to speech from a keyboard, connects to computer
Mulit-Level Message Mate 40
Words +
1090.00-1550.00
4
40
y
1

adjustable scan rate
can combine words to make a sentence
Communicators for the Visually Impaired








Phonics Fun Communicator
Enabling Devices
239.95
18
4
y


no

Totally Tactile Communicator
Enabling Devices
249.95
6
6
y


no
tactile
Symbol Communicator for the Blind
Enabling Devices
335.95
6
6
y


no
tactile & vibration
Illuminated picture Frame Communicator
Enabling Devices
340.95
12
4
y
1

multi. Speed
auditory cueing
Turn n' Talk
Frame Technologies
449.00
6
48
y


no
Like a Flip N Talk that speaks
Visually Impaired Communicators
Enabling Devices
345.95 - 395.95
6
8 or 10
y


no
intensive background lights




















Name
Manufacturer
Price
Levels
Cells/Messages
Direct Select
Input Jacks
Output Jacks
Scanning
Other Comments
Progressive Communicators








SuperTalker
Ablenet
349.00
8
1, 2, 4, 8
y
8
2
no

VoicePal Levels
Adaptivation
499.00 - 550.00
4
2, 3, 5, 10
y
8

yes
Sequencing, Randomizing, auditory cueing
Smart/128
AMDI
985.00-1620.00
6
4, 8, 16, 32
y


yes
keyguards, FLASH memory
Speak & Learn
Enabling Devices
184.95
7
2, 4, 8, 16
y


no
memory game
Communication Builder
Enabling Devices
224.95
5
1, 2, 4, 8, 16
y


no
Levels change with plate
Scene Communicator
Enabling Devices
395.95
7
1 to 16
y


no

Hip Talk Plus
Enabling Devices
249.95
Single
3,6, or 12 - 300 total sec
y


no

4 Level Communication Builder
Enabling Devices
305.95
4
1, 2, 4, 8, 16
y


no

Laptop Communicator - 7 Levels
Enabling Devices
305.95
7
1, 2, 4, 8, 16
y


no

7 Level Communication Builder
Enabling Devices
325.95
7
1, 2, 4, 8, 16
y


no

Portable Communicator for the Visually Impaired
Enabling Devices
429.95
12
2 to 8
y
2

4 scan modes
auditory cueing
Talara
Zygo
850.00
4
2,4,8,16,32
y
1

linear, inverse, row, column

MACAW 5
Zygo
1,895.00
4
1,2,4,8,16, 32
y
1

Linear, Step & Row/Column

MACAW Green
Zygo
2,140.00
8
1,2,4,8,16, 32, 128
y
1

Linear, Step & Row/Column

Sequencers & Randomizers








Step by Step with Levels
Ablenet
185.00
3
1
y
1
1
no
Sequencing, randomizing, 4 colors in one
Randomizer
Adaptivation
135.00
2
45 sec/level or 90 sec/level
y
1
1
no
External Speaker Jack
Sequencer
Adaptivation
154.00
2
45 sec/level or 90 sec/level
y
1
1
no
External Speaker Jack
Partner/Plus Stepper
AMDI
165.00
1
60 sec.
y
1
1
no

Small Talk Sequencer
Enabling Devices
96.95
Single
250 messages
y
1
1
no
Single, sequential & Random










Name
Manufacturer
Price
Levels
Cells/Messages
Direct Select
Input Jacks
Output Jacks
Scanning
Other Comments
Sequencers & Randomizers Continued








Mini-Com Sequencer
Enabling Devices
104.95
Single
unlimited w/in 300 sec
y


no

Hip Step-Talking Sequencer
Enabling Devices
105.95
Single
unlimited w/in 300 sec
y


no

Big Talk Triple Play
Enabling Devices
154.95
4
1
y
1
1
no
Single, sequential & Random
Adjustable Angle Sequencer
Enabling Devices
170.95
1
300 sec
y

1
no

Speak a Need
Enabling Devices
184.95
5
2 w/ 10
y
1

yes
Auditory scanning & Sequencer
Talking Magic Roller
Enabling Devices
189.95
1
300 sec
y


no

Various Step Talking Sequencers
Enabling Devices
117.95 to 170.95
Single
unlimited w/in 300 sec
y


no
various types
Announcer & Table Top Announcer
Enabling Devices
259.95 - 279.95
6
1 w/ 10
y
1

yes
Auditory cueing, auditory scanning & Sequencer